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Tanisha1985
Jun 28, 2007, 04:01 PM
Can a home pregnancy test be wrong? How soon can I take a home test after I conceive?

Hephzibah_89
Jun 28, 2007, 04:06 PM
Home tests can be wrong as they only have a 97% accuracy rate... but therefore the chances of this are minimal... and I think you can take a home test as little as seven days after conception. Hope this helps.

Cinnabar
Jun 28, 2007, 04:08 PM
Yes, there is the possibility of a false positive or false negative. A quick trip to the doctor's office or a planned parenthood center for some bloodwork can confirm any results.

Waiting 1-2 weeks after the assumed fertilization to do one is probably best. Doing another a few days to a week later is a good idea as well.

Tanisha1985
Jun 28, 2007, 04:12 PM
Can a home pregnancy test be wrong? How soon can I take a home test after I conceive?
Thank you very much

Tanisha1985
Jun 28, 2007, 04:14 PM
If you go to a doctor to get test can they detect the pregnancy test sooner than a home test

J_9
Jun 28, 2007, 04:19 PM
A home pregnancy test has more false negatives than false positives. To be sure it is best to miss one period prior to testing.

Yes a blood test is more accurate. You still need to wait until one missed period so that the hCG is built up in the blood so as to be detected.